Self Launch Equipment: 3 crafts

PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING PERSONAL BUOYANCY TO WEAR WHILE ON THE WATER

Launch your own equipment from Wimbleball Activity Centre!

Daily Launch permits include -

1. Access to the water from 10:00, last launch at 15:00 off the water at 16:00.
2. Safety cover
3. Free all-day parking for 1 car per permit (normally £5)
4. Use of changing rooms, showers and toilets

Third Party Insurance is required. Find out more here: www.swlakestrust.org.uk/third-...

If camping with us, we recommend the Temporary Self Launch Membership for up to 7 days (only complete one form per person for the week).

THE BUDDY SYSTEM:

The buddy system is if you have two or more crafts, everyone is very competent so they are able to rescue each other (deemed by our safety cover on the day) and wearing the correct PFD (personal flotation device).

If you are on one craft (or two people on a double kayak for example) you will be restricted to our safety cover opening times 10-4pm and immediate safety cover area which is the widest width of the lake. Please always check our opening times on the Wimbleball website page before visiting to avoid any disappointment.

On the buddy system you can leave the immediate safety cover area and visit sunrise to sunset - must receive safety brief for last launch at 3pm. Staff will let you know if you can be on the buddy system.

PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL BUOYANCY DEVICES FOR THEIR SPORT WHILE ON THE WATER

1. BUOYANCY AID
2. WINDSURF HARNESS
3. LIFE JACKET
4. INFLATABLE WAIST BELT FOR COMPETENT EXPERIENCE PADDLEBOARDERS. If you are new or not confident yet wear a buoyancy aid.

Please note, no engines or outboards are permitted on the water.

SWL STAFF HOLD THE RIGHT TO ASK ANYONE AT ANYTIME TO WEAR A BUOYANCY AID OR REMOVE YOU FROM THE WATER.

Third Party Insurance is required to launch your own craft.

All participants must be water confident wearing a buoyancy aid.

Buoyancy aids must be worn correctly at all times on the water. The team may check your personal equipment and request you use centre equipment for safety.

Please bring:

1. Appropriate footwear is compulsory (wetsuit boots/shoes/old trainers),
2. Coat, sun hat / cream,
3. A change of clothes and a towel.

We do not recommend taking valuable items such as phones or keys on the water.